https://www.howtobe247.com How To Be...Books Podcast looks at improving mental health and wellbeing, as well as creating social change through reading and interviewing mind-blowing authors.

Have you ever thought why is it that my friends, colleagues, and acquaintances can do so much more than me? Well if you have, you're not alone. From confidence, persistence, motivation, to resilience - these life skills can help us go a long way in believing in ourselves. Not to mention, we live in a polarised world where conversations have broken down, so we've opened a space for those difficult chats.

We will try examine the tips and guides out there to see if it can help. Whilst I am no expert by any means, I have lived experience of feeling different and misunderstood, so hopefully we can take this path of enhancement together. PS. I do not receive commission for the books and guides reviewed.

Hit subscribe if you like it!]]>enSelf-ImprovementSuswati Basuhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c501f5bcb506c282a4852bdcbbfcf373.jpghttps://www.howtobe247.comFri, 08 Mar 2024 14:53:04 +0000Suswati BasuSuswati Basususwati_basu@yahoo.co.ukDiscovering what makes us human, exploring important life hacks, and "how to be", whilst highlighting the most important intersectional nonfiction books our there. The https://www.howtobe247.com/ looks at improving mental health and wellbeing, as well... How To Be...Books Podcast looks at improving mental health and wellbeing, as well as creating social change through reading and interviewing mind-blowing authors.

Have you ever thought why is it that my friends, colleagues, and acquaintances can do so much more than me? Well if you have, you're not alone. From confidence, persistence, motivation, to resilience - these life skills can help us go a long way in believing in ourselves. Not to mention, we live in a polarised world where conversations have broken down, so we've opened a space for those difficult chats.

We will try examine the tips and guides out there to see if it can help. Whilst I am no expert by any means, I have lived experience of feeling different and misunderstood, so hopefully we can take this path of enhancement together. PS. I do not receive commission for the books and guides reviewed.

Hit subscribe if you like it!]]>falseepisodichttps://howtobe247.com/how-to-achieve-clarity-with-author-jamie-smart/Clarity author Jamie Smart knows a lot about. He spoke to the "How To Be Books Podcast" for the final episode of the season.

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Dr Hafeez Ahmed is a married dentist with three kids, former whistleblower, survivor of CSE, and author of "The Philosophy Fridge."
• Mahati Singh is a tech recruiter, career mentor, content creator and founder of CodiesAlert.

Other books/articles looked at:

Rolf Dobelli: The Art of Thinking Clearly: The Secrets of Perfect Decision-Making

Keep following How To Be Books at www.howtobe247.com, and @howtobe247 on socials for future updates about the podcast. In the meantime, see you next season!

This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58220973Sun, 07 Jan 2024 07:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuOur minds work best when they feel clear, but it's surprising how many things can get in the way - something that Clarity author Jamie Smart knows a lot about. He spoke to the "https://www.howtobe247.com/" for the final episode of the season. Please...Clarity author Jamie Smart knows a lot about. He spoke to the "How To Be Books Podcast" for the final episode of the season.

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Dr Hafeez Ahmed is a married dentist with three kids, former whistleblower, survivor of CSE, and author of "The Philosophy Fridge."
• Mahati Singh is a tech recruiter, career mentor, content creator and founder of CodiesAlert.

Other books/articles looked at:

Rolf Dobelli: The Art of Thinking Clearly: The Secrets of Perfect Decision-Making

Keep following How To Be Books at www.howtobe247.com, and @howtobe247 on socials for future updates about the podcast. In the meantime, see you next season!

This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."]]>3048clarity,mentalhealth,performance,podcastfalse3103fullhttps://howtobe247.com/how-to-process-grief-with-totally-fine-author-tiffany-philippou/Totally Fine author Tiffany Philippou explained to us on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Trigger warning: This episode contains themes related to suicide.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Mary Lamia, Ph.D., is a Psychology Today grief columnist teaching at college level and also in private practice. She is also the author of "Grief Isn't Something to Get Over."

Other books/articles looked at:

Joan Didion: The Year of Magical Thinking

If you or anyone you know needs to speak to someone, you can phone the Samaritans in the UK at 116 123. For more information, visit the Samaritans website at www.samaritans.org. If you’re in the US, The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) is leading a movement against suicide. You can find the website at www.thecalmzone.net.

This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58107116Sun, 24 Dec 2023 07:00:03 +0000Suswati BasuPeople who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one or any kind of grief, often struggle to process this new reality, as Totally Fine author Tiffany Philippou explained to us on the "https://www.howtobe247.com/." Please hit subscribe to...Totally Fine author Tiffany Philippou explained to us on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Trigger warning: This episode contains themes related to suicide.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Mary Lamia, Ph.D., is a Psychology Today grief columnist teaching at college level and also in private practice. She is also the author of "Grief Isn't Something to Get Over."

Other books/articles looked at:

Joan Didion: The Year of Magical Thinking

If you or anyone you know needs to speak to someone, you can phone the Samaritans in the UK at 116 123. For more information, visit the Samaritans website at www.samaritans.org. If you’re in the US, The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) is leading a movement against suicide. You can find the website at www.thecalmzone.net.

This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."]]>2257bereavement,christmas,grief,madebyzencastr,podcastfalse3102fullhttps://howtobe247.com/shame-anatomy-and-misogyny-vagina-obscura-by-rachel-e-gross/Vagina Obscura author Rachel E. Gross discussed with us on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other books/articles looked at:

Dr. Jennifer Gunter: The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and The Vagina - Separating The Myth from The Medicine

This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57962406Sun, 10 Dec 2023 07:00:03 +0000Suswati BasuThe sense of shame surrounding female anatomy is a complex and deeply rooted social and cultural issue that has evolved over centuries, which is what Vagina Obscura author Rachel E. Gross discussed with us on the "https://www.howtobe247.com/." Please...Vagina Obscura author Rachel E. Gross discussed with us on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other books/articles looked at:

Dr. Jennifer Gunter: The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and The Vagina - Separating The Myth from The Medicine

This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."]]>274916days,anatomy,podcast,womenshealthfalse3101fullhttps://howtobe247.com/life-lessons-with-climb-your-mountain-author-sir-ranulph-fiennes/Climb Your Mountain author Sir Ranulph Fiennes on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Master Certified Coach, coaching psychologist, consultant, trainer and speaker Ruth Kudzi, is also the author of the bestselling book "How To Feel Better."
• Mindful Frontiers LLC creative director and founder Anne-Marie Emanuelli.
• Georgie Shears, a Life Design Strategist and founder of the SHIFT Life Transformation System™.
• Steven Hesketh, the Hospitality Hero.

Other books/articles looked at:

Richard Wiseman: Shoot for the Moon: How the Moon Landings Taught us the 8 Secrets of Success

This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57796129Sun, 26 Nov 2023 07:00:03 +0000Suswati BasuLife is a remarkable adventure filled with highs, lows, and lessons, and fully accepting its every aspect can be tough, which is an important subject we discussed with legendary explorer and Climb Your Mountain author Sir Ranulph Fiennes on the...Climb Your Mountain author Sir Ranulph Fiennes on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Master Certified Coach, coaching psychologist, consultant, trainer and speaker Ruth Kudzi, is also the author of the bestselling book "How To Feel Better."
• Mindful Frontiers LLC creative director and founder Anne-Marie Emanuelli.
• Georgie Shears, a Life Design Strategist and founder of the SHIFT Life Transformation System™.
• Steven Hesketh, the Hospitality Hero.

Other books/articles looked at:

Richard Wiseman: Shoot for the Moon: How the Moon Landings Taught us the 8 Secrets of Success

This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."]]>3292books,mindset,podcast,resilience,selfdevelopmentfalse3100fullhttps://howtobe247.com/how-the-law-works-unlawful-killings-author-wendy-joseph-kc/Unlawful Killings author Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC knows a lot about and spoke to us on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Trigger warning: This episode contains themes related to homicide, physical, sexual, and child abuse.

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other books/articles looked at:
Preet Bharara: Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment and the Rule of Law

This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57600816Sun, 12 Nov 2023 07:00:03 +0000Suswati BasuThe legal system is a complex and multifaceted institution that plays a fundamental role in maintaining order and justice in society, which Unlawful Killings author Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC knows a lot about and spoke to us on the...Unlawful Killings author Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC knows a lot about and spoke to us on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Trigger warning: This episode contains themes related to homicide, physical, sexual, and child abuse.

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other books/articles looked at:
Preet Bharara: Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment and the Rule of Law

This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."]]>2876books,justice,law,legalsupport,podcastfalse399fullhttps://howtobe247.com/with-the-end-in-mind-author-dr-kathryn-mannix-on-death/With The End in Mind author Dr Kathryn Mannix told us at "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Rupert Callender, an undertaker and author of the book "What Remains?: Life, Death and the Human Art of Undertaking."
• Susan Leigh, counsellor and hypnotherapist from lifestyletherapy.net.

Other books/articles looked at:

Dr Atul Gawande: Being Mortal: Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57431104Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:40:02 +0000Suswati BasuWe talk about death for various reasons, and the way we discuss it can depend on cultural, social, and personal factors, which is what With The End in Mind author Dr Kathryn Mannix told us at "https://www.howtobe247.com/." Please hit subscribe to...With The End in Mind author Dr Kathryn Mannix told us at "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Rupert Callender, an undertaker and author of the book "What Remains?: Life, Death and the Human Art of Undertaking."
• Susan Leigh, counsellor and hypnotherapist from lifestyletherapy.net.

Other books/articles looked at:

Dr Atul Gawande: Being Mortal: Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End]]>2930death,health,illness,podcastfalse398fullhttps://howtobe247.com/intersectional-environmentalist-author-leah-thomas-on-climate-change/The Intersectional Environmentalist author Leah Thomas on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other books/articles looked at:

Mikaela Loach: It's Not That Radical: Climate Action to Transform Our World]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57236807Sun, 15 Oct 2023 06:00:03 +0000Suswati BasuClimate change is considered an intersectional issue because it intersects with and exacerbates various social, economic, and environmental challenges, disproportionately affecting different communities and groups of people, which is what we spoke...The Intersectional Environmentalist author Leah Thomas on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other books/articles looked at:

Mikaela Loach: It's Not That Radical: Climate Action to Transform Our World]]>2649blm,climate,climatecrisis,intersectionality,podcastfalse397fullhttps://howtobe247.com/blm-in-a-neoliberal-capitalist-system-invisible-weapons-author-marcus-board-jr/Trigger Warning: this episode contains racism and police violence

As the world increasingly succumbs to the influence of a dystopian global order that views the neoliberal and capitalist market as the ultimate judge of all human interactions, an increasing number of individuals are becoming inclined to resist, an area which we speak about with Invisible Weapons author Marcus Board Jr on Black History Month for the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Chris is a marketer with 12 years experience and currently works across manufacturing and hospitality.

Other books/articles looked at:

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor: From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57006971Sun, 01 Oct 2023 06:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuTrigger Warning: this episode contains racism and police violence As the world increasingly succumbs to the influence of a dystopian global order that views the neoliberal and capitalist market as the ultimate judge of all human interactions, an...Trigger Warning: this episode contains racism and police violence

As the world increasingly succumbs to the influence of a dystopian global order that views the neoliberal and capitalist market as the ultimate judge of all human interactions, an increasing number of individuals are becoming inclined to resist, an area which we speak about with Invisible Weapons author Marcus Board Jr on Black History Month for the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Chris is a marketer with 12 years experience and currently works across manufacturing and hospitality.

Other books/articles looked at:

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor: From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation]]>2838blackhistorymonth,blacklivesmatter,blm,neoliberal,podcastfalse396fullhttps://howtobe247.com/what-interconnected-means-intraconnected-author-dan-siegel/IntraConnected author Dr Daniel J. Siegel on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Jock Brocas, author of “Deadly Departed” and editor-in-chief of Paranormal Daily News.
• Emma Starrs, creative director at Kenland Media Relations in the UK.
• Juliet Owen-Nuttall, a fertility wellbeing practitioner and the cofounder of The Non Invasive Method.

Other books/articles looked at:

Mungi Ngomane: Everyday Ubuntu: Living Better Together, The African Way]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56915362Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:40:02 +0000Suswati BasuBeing interconnected binds us to one another and all living beings, which can enhance our quality of life and foster collaborative efforts to establish conditions conducive to the well-being of all - a factor discussed with IntraConnected author Dr...IntraConnected author Dr Daniel J. Siegel on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Jock Brocas, author of “Deadly Departed” and editor-in-chief of Paranormal Daily News.
• Emma Starrs, creative director at Kenland Media Relations in the UK.
• Juliet Owen-Nuttall, a fertility wellbeing practitioner and the cofounder of The Non Invasive Method.

Other books/articles looked at:

Mungi Ngomane: Everyday Ubuntu: Living Better Together, The African Way]]>2896community,connection,identity,interconnection,intraconnected,podcastfalse395fullhttps://howtobe247.com/why-appreciating-nature-is-important-rewild-yourself-author-simon-barnes/ Rewild Yourself author Simon Barnes on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• De-stress & Wellness Coach Lillian Lartey.
• Hannah Ross can be found on Instagram @goddesstarotsociety.
• Jen Le Marinel, coach and founder of Wildfire Walks.

Other books/articles looked at:

George Monbiot: Feral: Rewilding the Land, Sea and Human Life]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56823877Sun, 17 Sep 2023 06:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuAppreciating the nature around us involves developing a mindful and deep connection with the natural world, which is what we spoke about with Rewild Yourself author Simon Barnes on the "https://www.howtobe247.com/." Please hit subscribe to hear the... Rewild Yourself author Simon Barnes on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• De-stress & Wellness Coach Lillian Lartey.
• Hannah Ross can be found on Instagram @goddesstarotsociety.
• Jen Le Marinel, coach and founder of Wildfire Walks.

Other books/articles looked at:

George Monbiot: Feral: Rewilding the Land, Sea and Human Life]]>1818climate,climatechange,nature,podcast,rewildingfalse394fullhttps://howtobe247.com/why-there-is-a-health-gap-rebel-bodies-author-sarah-graham/Rebel Bodies author Sarah Graham on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Amanda Finley from Kansas City, Missouri.
• Lisa Rowe, who is a licenced clinical social worker, the CEO of Support After Abortion and a private practice clinician.

Other books/articles looked at:

Rebecca Skloot: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56751564Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:20:01 +0000Suswati BasuHealth inequalities and gaps are avoidable, unfair and systematic differences in health between different groups of people, which is what we talked about with Rebel Bodies author Sarah Graham on the "https://www.howtobe247.com/." Please hit subscribe...Rebel Bodies author Sarah Graham on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Amanda Finley from Kansas City, Missouri.
• Lisa Rowe, who is a licenced clinical social worker, the CEO of Support After Abortion and a private practice clinician.

Other books/articles looked at:

Rebecca Skloot: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks]]>2212gender,health,inequality,lgbtq,podcastfalse393fullhttps://howtobe247.com/why-we-fear-money-women-talk-money-editor-rebecca-walker/Women Talk Money, Rebecca Walker on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Phoebe Ellis is Head of Operations at Thrive Money, set up by the team at First Wealth, which helps to improve financial education and break down the taboos around money with a focus on women and younger people.
• Jay runs YorkshireFinances.co.uk.

Other books/articles looked at:

Tori Dunlap: Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56601108Sun, 27 Aug 2023 05:00:03 +0000Suswati BasuThe fear of talking about money is a complex phenomenon influenced by various psychological, cultural, and societal factors, as discussed with prominent writer, activist and editor of Women Talk Money, Rebecca Walker on the https://www.howtobe247.com/...Women Talk Money, Rebecca Walker on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Phoebe Ellis is Head of Operations at Thrive Money, set up by the team at First Wealth, which helps to improve financial education and break down the taboos around money with a focus on women and younger people.
• Jay runs YorkshireFinances.co.uk.

Other books/articles looked at:

Tori Dunlap: Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love]]>3044equity,finance,money,podcast,wealthfalse392fullhttps://howtobe247.com/how-we-amplify-marginalised-voices-with-haramacy-editor-zahed-sultan/Haramacy editor Zahed Sultan on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Andrea Nero, PhD, founder and CEO of Nero Strategies Group and author of "Beggars and Kings: Marginalized People in the Discourses of Early American Scientific Societies."
• Harirata Diallo is a Community Engagement Executive at Imagen Insights, a Gen Z market research and insights platform and database.
• Jojo Mehta is the co-founder of Stop Ecocide International, chair of the charitable Stop Ecocide Foundation and convenor of the Independent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Mariam Khan: It's Not About the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56522828Sun, 20 Aug 2023 06:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuEnsuring that we amplify marginalised voices is essential for promoting inclusivity, diversity, and social progress, which is something we talk about with Haramacy editor Zahed Sultan on the "https://www.howtobe247.com/" Please hit subscribe to hear...Haramacy editor Zahed Sultan on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Andrea Nero, PhD, founder and CEO of Nero Strategies Group and author of "Beggars and Kings: Marginalized People in the Discourses of Early American Scientific Societies."
• Harirata Diallo is a Community Engagement Executive at Imagen Insights, a Gen Z market research and insights platform and database.
• Jojo Mehta is the co-founder of Stop Ecocide International, chair of the charitable Stop Ecocide Foundation and convenor of the Independent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Mariam Khan: It's Not About the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race

]]>2851diversity,islamophobia,podcast,racismfalse391fullhttps://howtobe247.com/reconciling-faith-and-lgbtq-identity-hijab-butch-blues-author-lamya-h/Hijab Butch Blues author Lamya H on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Angel Gravely, (M.Ed.) an LGBTQ+ educator and advocate and founder of Angel Gravely Education.
• Reverend Jide Macaulay, founder & CEO House of Rainbow.
• Empowerment expert and author Ashley T Brundage.
• Rev. Kipp Nelson, who is the Pastor of St. John’s on the Lake United Methodist Church in Miami Beach, Florida and the first openly gay pastor to a local church in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.
• Queer researcher and teacher Jebin Samuel.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Amber Cantorna-Wylde: Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians and Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out, and Discovering the True Love of God

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56451242Sun, 13 Aug 2023 05:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuReconciling faith and LGBTQIA+ identity can be a complex and personal journey, as it involves navigating both religious beliefs and personal understanding of one's identity, which is what we spoke about with Hijab Butch Blues author Lamya H on the...Hijab Butch Blues author Lamya H on the "How To Be Books Podcast."

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Angel Gravely, (M.Ed.) an LGBTQ+ educator and advocate and founder of Angel Gravely Education.
• Reverend Jide Macaulay, founder & CEO House of Rainbow.
• Empowerment expert and author Ashley T Brundage.
• Rev. Kipp Nelson, who is the Pastor of St. John’s on the Lake United Methodist Church in Miami Beach, Florida and the first openly gay pastor to a local church in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.
• Queer researcher and teacher Jebin Samuel.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Amber Cantorna-Wylde: Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians and Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out, and Discovering the True Love of God

]]>2642faith,lgbtq,lgbtqia,podcast,religionfalse390fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-say-no-with-the-joy-of-saying-no-author-natalie-lue--56289636The Joy of Saying No author Natalie Lue to get some advice on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Amanda Craven, an accredited and licensed clinical hypnotherapist, life coach, psychologist and author based in the UK with a global client base.
• Dr Lisa Turner, trauma expert and founder of CETfreedom.
• Daniela Wolfe, founder and CEO at Best D Life – Helping You Find the Bliss in Your Busy.
• Dr Lienna Wilson, a clinical psychologist with a practice in Princeton New Jersey.
• Transformative coach Myra Mchale.
• Parenting teenagers expert and psychologist Angela Karanja.
• John Pabon, a sustainability author, consultant and speaker
• Laura Tremaine, who is the host of the 10 Things To Tell You podcast and author of The Life Council.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Nedra Glover Tawwab: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56289636Sun, 30 Jul 2023 05:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuBeing able to say no to people can be difficult for several reasons, and it often varies from person to person, hence we spoke to The Joy of Saying No author Natalie Lue to get some advice on the https://www.howtobe247.com Please hit subscribe to...The Joy of Saying No author Natalie Lue to get some advice on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other wonderful guests who took part:

• Amanda Craven, an accredited and licensed clinical hypnotherapist, life coach, psychologist and author based in the UK with a global client base.
• Dr Lisa Turner, trauma expert and founder of CETfreedom.
• Daniela Wolfe, founder and CEO at Best D Life – Helping You Find the Bliss in Your Busy.
• Dr Lienna Wilson, a clinical psychologist with a practice in Princeton New Jersey.
• Transformative coach Myra Mchale.
• Parenting teenagers expert and psychologist Angela Karanja.
• John Pabon, a sustainability author, consultant and speaker
• Laura Tremaine, who is the host of the 10 Things To Tell You podcast and author of The Life Council.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Nedra Glover Tawwab: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

]]>3476boundaries,families,no,podcast,relationshipsfalse389fullhttps://howtobe247.com/being-effortlessly-confident-with-happy-high-status-author-viv-groskop/Happy High Status author Viv Groskop on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• UKCP Psychotherapist Mark Vahrmeyer from Brighton and Hove Psychotherapy.
• Parenting teenagers expert and psychologist Angela Karanja.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Katty Kay and Claire Shipman: The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance - What Women Should Know

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56187159Sun, 23 Jul 2023 05:00:03 +0000Suswati BasuCharisma, effortless confidence, and being self-assured can complement each other, but they can also exist independently, which is what we discussed with Happy High Status author Viv Groskop on the https://www.howtobe247.com Please hit subscribe to...Happy High Status author Viv Groskop on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• UKCP Psychotherapist Mark Vahrmeyer from Brighton and Hove Psychotherapy.
• Parenting teenagers expert and psychologist Angela Karanja.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Katty Kay and Claire Shipman: The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance - What Women Should Know

]]>3131charisma,confidence,happyhighstatus,podcast,statusfalse388fullhttps://howtobe247.com/the-effects-of-heartbreak-with-notes-on-heartbreak-author-annie-lord/Notes on Heartbreak author and Vogue columnist Annie Lord on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Tanya Unkovich is a public speaker, executive mentor and skilled expert in mastering resilience and the author of "Grief to Greatness.
• Thanks to 'Brian' for contributing. ** Anonymous contribution.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Susan J. Elliott, J.D., M.Ed: Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss into the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56115393Sun, 16 Jul 2023 06:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuHeartbreak, the emotional pain and distress caused by the loss or ending of a romantic relationship, can have various effects on individuals, which is what we spoke about with Notes on Heartbreak author and Vogue columnist Annie Lord on the...Notes on Heartbreak author and Vogue columnist Annie Lord on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Tanya Unkovich is a public speaker, executive mentor and skilled expert in mastering resilience and the author of "Grief to Greatness.
• Thanks to 'Brian' for contributing. ** Anonymous contribution.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Susan J. Elliott, J.D., M.Ed: Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss into the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You.

]]>2548breakups,heartbreak,podcast,relationshipsfalse387fullhttps://howtobe247.com/2023/07/02/does-the-internet-make-us-disconnected-harriet-gibsone-is-this-ok/Is This OK? author Harriet Gibsone on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• UKCP Psychotherapist Mark Vahrmeyer from Brighton and Hove Psychotherapy.
• Eric Michelson is the proprietor of Research Tree, which is a social media insights firm that serves commercial clients.
• Natasha S. Den Dekker is a British Asian woman in her 30s living in the West Midlands in the UK.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Emma Gannon: Disconnected: How to Stay Human in an Online World

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55764398Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:09:01 +0000Suswati BasuThe impact of the internet on human connection is a complex and debated topic - the feeling of being disconnected is something we discuss with Is This OK? author Harriet Gibsone on the "https://www.howtobe247.com. Please hit subscribe to hear the...Is This OK? author Harriet Gibsone on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• UKCP Psychotherapist Mark Vahrmeyer from Brighton and Hove Psychotherapy.
• Eric Michelson is the proprietor of Research Tree, which is a social media insights firm that serves commercial clients.
• Natasha S. Den Dekker is a British Asian woman in her 30s living in the West Midlands in the UK.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Emma Gannon: Disconnected: How to Stay Human in an Online World

]]>2814disconnection,podcast,relationships,socialmediafalse386fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-perfectionism-the-perfectionist-s-guide-to-losing-control-author-katherine-morgan-schafler--54885152The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control author Katherine Morgan Schafler on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Author of The Rosie Project, The Rosie Effect, as well as The Rosie Result Graeme Simsion.
• Producer and host of Brodcast, and owner of social media market company Tenkai Klara Tuličić.
• Lisa Grotts is an author, certified etiquette expert, and Huffington Post blogger. She is also a former Director of Protocol for the City and County of San Francisco.
• Michelle Foulia is the author of Poppy's Miracle, coach, and speaker.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Reshma Saujani: Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More and Live Bolder

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54885152Sun, 25 Jun 2023 06:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuPerfectionism is a complex mindset and behaviour that can be influenced by various factors, which is why we spoke to psychotherapist and The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control author Katherine Morgan Schafler on the https://www.howtobe247.com...The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control author Katherine Morgan Schafler on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Author of The Rosie Project, The Rosie Effect, as well as The Rosie Result Graeme Simsion.
• Producer and host of Brodcast, and owner of social media market company Tenkai Klara Tuličić.
• Lisa Grotts is an author, certified etiquette expert, and Huffington Post blogger. She is also a former Director of Protocol for the City and County of San Francisco.
• Michelle Foulia is the author of Poppy's Miracle, coach, and speaker.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Reshma Saujani: Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More and Live Bolder

]]>2594bravery,impostersyndrome,perfectionism,podcastfalse385fullhttps://howtobe247.com/2023/06/18/what-is-meaning-patriarchy-angela-saini-the-patriarchs/Angela Saini on her new book The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule on the "How To Be Books Podcast". Patriarchy can be seen in all aspects of society, from the family to the workplace to the government.

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Jenifer Joy is an artist, model, educator, performer, musician, and all-round professional unicorn.
• Libby Vincent, founder of a feminist leadership consultancy called Hodology.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Jaclyn Friedman: Unscrewed: Women, Sex, Power, and How to Stop Letting the System Screw Us All

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54476940Sun, 18 Jun 2023 06:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuPatriarchy is a system of social organisation in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it, which is the discussion we have award-winning science journalist Angela Saini on her new book The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule on the...Angela Saini on her new book The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule on the "How To Be Books Podcast". Patriarchy can be seen in all aspects of society, from the family to the workplace to the government.

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Jenifer Joy is an artist, model, educator, performer, musician, and all-round professional unicorn.
• Libby Vincent, founder of a feminist leadership consultancy called Hodology.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Jaclyn Friedman: Unscrewed: Women, Sex, Power, and How to Stop Letting the System Screw Us All

]]>2399equality,gender,patriarchy,podcast,sexismfalse384fullhttps://howtobe247.com/2023/06/11/why-children-should-learn-truth-stolen-history-author-sathnam-sanghera/Stolen History: The Truth About the British Empire and How it Shaped Us author Sathnam Sanghera on the "How To Be Books Podcast". By learning about the past, we can better understand the present and make informed decisions about the future.

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Darren Weale, PR based in Kent, and a history lover.
• Parenting teenagers expert and psychologist Angela Karanja.
• Shriya Boppana is an Indian American beauty pageant titleholder, activist, author, and on-air personality. She is best known for being Miss India America 2020. Her anti-sex trafficking advocacy work has been featured on ABC as a ‘Future Leader of America,’ Fox 5 as a ‘Voice for the Voiceless,’ and Flaunt Magazine as a ‘New Generation Beauty Pageant Champion.’

Other books/articles looked at:

• Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone: How to Be a (Young) Antiracist

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54214839Sun, 11 Jun 2023 05:00:01 +0000Suswati BasuHistory helps us understand how the world came to be the way it is today, which is why children should learn about the past - a conversation I had with Stolen History: The Truth About the British Empire and How it Shaped Us author Sathnam Sanghera on...Stolen History: The Truth About the British Empire and How it Shaped Us author Sathnam Sanghera on the "How To Be Books Podcast". By learning about the past, we can better understand the present and make informed decisions about the future.

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Darren Weale, PR based in Kent, and a history lover.
• Parenting teenagers expert and psychologist Angela Karanja.
• Shriya Boppana is an Indian American beauty pageant titleholder, activist, author, and on-air personality. She is best known for being Miss India America 2020. Her anti-sex trafficking advocacy work has been featured on ABC as a ‘Future Leader of America,’ Fox 5 as a ‘Voice for the Voiceless,’ and Flaunt Magazine as a ‘New Generation Beauty Pageant Champion.’

Other books/articles looked at:

• Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone: How to Be a (Young) Antiracist

]]>2359colonialism,empire,history,podcast,teachingfalse383fullhttps://howtobe247.com/2023/05/28/why-protest-is-important-salena-godden-pessimism-is-for-lightweights/Salena Godden on the "How To Be Books Podcast", who wrote Pessimism is for Lightweights: 13 Pieces of Courage and Resistance.

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Puneet Singh is the founder of ssstart, an organization working towards a more inclusive and accessible society for people with disabilities. His life is an intersection of poverty, domestic violence, and multiple disabilities.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Danny Schechter: Occupy: Dissecting Occupy Wall Street

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54000065Sun, 28 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuProtest is an invaluable way to speak truth to power, which is why we spoke to award-winning poet Salena Godden on the https://www.howtobe247.com, who wrote Pessimism is for Lightweights: 13 Pieces of Courage and Resistance. Please hit subscribe to...Salena Godden on the "How To Be Books Podcast", who wrote Pessimism is for Lightweights: 13 Pieces of Courage and Resistance.

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Puneet Singh is the founder of ssstart, an organization working towards a more inclusive and accessible society for people with disabilities. His life is an intersection of poverty, domestic violence, and multiple disabilities.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Danny Schechter: Occupy: Dissecting Occupy Wall Street

]]>1864books,podcast,protest,resistancefalse382fullhttps://howtobe247.com/2023/05/21/what-we-should-eat-professor-tim-spector-food-for-life/Food for Life author Professor Tim Spector OBE on the the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Yanira Puy, executive business woman, speaker, and certified wellness coach.
• Shahada Karim, ayurvedic nutritionist and movement therapist.
• Hortense Julienne, founder of Miss Nang Treats and charity trustee.
• Kim Kulp, registered dietitian, speaker and gut health expert.
• Lisann Valentin, actor, author and intuitive coach.
• Patricia Kolesa, registered dietician.
• Abigail Ireland, founder of leadership and training consultancy called Understanding Performance.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Michael Pollan: In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53941872Sun, 21 May 2023 06:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuIf you want to improve your health and well-being, it is important to know what we should eat, which is why we spoke to Food for Life author Professor Tim Spector OBE on the the https://www.howtobe247.com. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole...Food for Life author Professor Tim Spector OBE on the the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Yanira Puy, executive business woman, speaker, and certified wellness coach.
• Shahada Karim, ayurvedic nutritionist and movement therapist.
• Hortense Julienne, founder of Miss Nang Treats and charity trustee.
• Kim Kulp, registered dietitian, speaker and gut health expert.
• Lisann Valentin, actor, author and intuitive coach.
• Patricia Kolesa, registered dietician.
• Abigail Ireland, founder of leadership and training consultancy called Understanding Performance.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Michael Pollan: In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

]]>2859diet,food,nutrition,podcastfalse381fullhttps://howtobe247.com/2023/05/14/why-freedom-is-important-dr-shirin-ebadi-nobel-peace-prize-iran-until-we-are-free/ Dr Shirin Ebadi talks about in her book Until We Are Free on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Akbar Ganji: The Road to Democracy in Iran

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53846273Sun, 14 May 2023 09:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuFreedom is important because it allows us to live our lives as we see fit, an aspect that Nobel Peace Prize-winning author Dr Shirin Ebadi talks about in her book Until We Are Free on the https://www.howtobe247.com. Please hit subscribe to hear the... Dr Shirin Ebadi talks about in her book Until We Are Free on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Akbar Ganji: The Road to Democracy in Iran

]]>1446freedom,iran,podcast,protest,revolutionfalse380fullhttps://howtobe247.com/2023/04/30/all-the-houses-ive-ever-lived-in-author-kieran-yates-shelter-why-shelter-important/All The Houses I've Ever Lived In author Kieran Yates on why shelter is important on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Irene Abbou is an ICF certified coach trained in the Gottman Method for couples' therapy and double certified in positive psychology.
• Dr. Jack Drescher, psychoanalyst and past president of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. He is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and a Faculty Member at Columbia’s Division of Gender, Sexuality, and Health.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Matthew Desmond: Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53687208Sun, 30 Apr 2023 08:24:43 +0000Suswati BasuHousing precarity refers to the condition of being vulnerable to housing insecurity or instability, which is why we spoke to All The Houses I've Ever Lived In author Kieran Yates on why shelter is important on the https://www.howtobe247.com Please...All The Houses I've Ever Lived In author Kieran Yates on why shelter is important on the "How To Be Books Podcast".

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Irene Abbou is an ICF certified coach trained in the Gottman Method for couples' therapy and double certified in positive psychology.
• Dr. Jack Drescher, psychoanalyst and past president of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. He is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and a Faculty Member at Columbia’s Division of Gender, Sexuality, and Health.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Matthew Desmond: Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City

]]>2509costofliving,housing,housingcrisis,shelterfalse379fullhttps://howtobe247.com/2023/04/16/what-is-the-importance-of-gender-euphoria-author-laura-kate-dale/Gender Euphoria author and editor Laura Kate Dale on the "How To Be Books Podcast" in a bid to understand the importance of joy.

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Bela Gaytan is a queer, neurodivergent, disabled Latina instructional designer, IDEA practitioner with NASA, agency owner, speaker, and advocate with multiple disabilities.
• Cassie Brooks is an accomplished author of empowering children's picture books like "Sticks and Stones" and "I See the Moon and the Moon Sees Me."
• Chelsea Winstead who identifies as a lesbian, is also the co-founder of HerHQ, a former US Airforce Reserve Officer and a successful entrepreneur.
• Dr Anjali Ferguson is a culturally responsive licensed psychologist, children's book author, podcast host, and widely sourced expert on treating racial and social trauma and its mental health effects on children and families.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Ben Pechey: The Book of Non-Binary Joy: Embracing the Power of You
• Amrou Al-Kadhi: Life as a Unicorn: A Journey from Shame to Pride and Everything in Between

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53543247Sun, 16 Apr 2023 08:57:38 +0000Suswati BasuThe representation of LGBTQ+ community in media, politics, and other areas of society can have both positive and negative impacts, which is why I spoke to Gender Euphoria author and editor Laura Kate Dale on the https://www.howtobe247.comin a bid to...Gender Euphoria author and editor Laura Kate Dale on the "How To Be Books Podcast" in a bid to understand the importance of joy.

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Bela Gaytan is a queer, neurodivergent, disabled Latina instructional designer, IDEA practitioner with NASA, agency owner, speaker, and advocate with multiple disabilities.
• Cassie Brooks is an accomplished author of empowering children's picture books like "Sticks and Stones" and "I See the Moon and the Moon Sees Me."
• Chelsea Winstead who identifies as a lesbian, is also the co-founder of HerHQ, a former US Airforce Reserve Officer and a successful entrepreneur.
• Dr Anjali Ferguson is a culturally responsive licensed psychologist, children's book author, podcast host, and widely sourced expert on treating racial and social trauma and its mental health effects on children and families.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Ben Pechey: The Book of Non-Binary Joy: Embracing the Power of You
• Amrou Al-Kadhi: Life as a Unicorn: A Journey from Shame to Pride and Everything in Between

]]>2247diversity,gender,lgbtqia,podcast,representationfalse378fullhttps://howtobe247.com/2023/04/02/what-is-motherhood-really-like-marianne-levy-dont-forget-to-scream/Don't Forget To Scream author Marianne Levy about her experiences on the "How To Be Books Podcast". So why don't we hear about the challenges of motherhood?

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Serene Gato is a Birth Doula and HypnoBirthing Educator.
• Founder of Black and Beech Stacey Grant-Canham.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Candice Brathwaite: I Am Not Your Baby Mother

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53416616Sun, 02 Apr 2023 10:26:55 +0000Suswati BasuThere are many challenges of motherhood that are not always widely discussed or acknowledged in society. As a result we spoke to Don't Forget To Scream author Marianne Levy about her experiences on the https://www.howtobe247.com So why don't we hear...Don't Forget To Scream author Marianne Levy about her experiences on the "How To Be Books Podcast". So why don't we hear about the challenges of motherhood?

Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

Other amazing guests who took part:

• Serene Gato is a Birth Doula and HypnoBirthing Educator.
• Founder of Black and Beech Stacey Grant-Canham.

Other books/articles looked at:

• Candice Brathwaite: I Am Not Your Baby Mother

]]>1691depression,mother,motherhood,pregnancyfalse377fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-journal-and-prompt-ideas-with-journaling-for-dummies-author-amber-lea-starfire--52378159
I spoke to editor, creative-writing coach, and Journaling for Dummies author Amber Lea Starfire on getting started on journaling and maintaining a habit, as well as other experts' books to see if their advice can help all of us. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52378159Sun, 08 Jan 2023 10:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. It is the last episode of the season and we're looking at reflecting at the beginning of the new year through journaling....
I spoke to editor, creative-writing coach, and Journaling for Dummies author Amber Lea Starfire on getting started on journaling and maintaining a habit, as well as other experts' books to see if their advice can help all of us. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.]]>2959books,habits,journal,journaling,podcastfalse276fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-reach-our-full-potential-with-unashamedly-superhuman-author-jim-steele--52282410
I spoke to international speaker and author of Unashamedly Superhuman Jim Steele on going beyond our abilities and potential, as well as other experts' books to see if their advice can help all of us. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52282410Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:17:47 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Growth is a natural part of human evolution, and the desire of most people is to expand in awareness as well as achievement. As...
I spoke to international speaker and author of Unashamedly Superhuman Jim Steele on going beyond our abilities and potential, as well as other experts' books to see if their advice can help all of us. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.]]>3674abilities,podcast,potential,superhuman,superpowerfalse275fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-manage-procrastination-with-the-now-habit-author-dr-neil-fiore--52152145
I spoke to psychologist and the bestselling author of The Now Habit Dr Neil Fiore on dealing with procrastination, as well as other experts' books to see if their advice can help all of us. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52152145Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:20:30 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Imagine a task you must do today which you are really dreading. Now imagine putting it off until tomorrow. Feel that surge of...
I spoke to psychologist and the bestselling author of The Now Habit Dr Neil Fiore on dealing with procrastination, as well as other experts' books to see if their advice can help all of us. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.]]>2673anxiety,podcast,procrastinate,procrastinationfalse274fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-open-about-finances-with-girls-that-invest-author-simran-kaur--52019610
So how can we be more open about money and understand it better? Hence, I spoke to TEDx speaker, podcaster and Girls That Invest author Simran Kaur on being open about finances, as well as other experts' books to see if their advice can help all of us. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52019610Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Financial anxiety is a real thing. It's an obsessive fear of things related to money that can often be debilitating and can be...
So how can we be more open about money and understand it better? Hence, I spoke to TEDx speaker, podcaster and Girls That Invest author Simran Kaur on being open about finances, as well as other experts' books to see if their advice can help all of us. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.]]>2285anxiety,finance,money,podcast,shamefalse273fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-you-start-talking-about-sex-with-sex-bomb-author-sadia-azmat--51873663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51873663Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:01 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. It may be awkward because sex is taboo to talk about in our culture. People generally have shame around bodies and sexuality,...2480guilt,podcast,sex,sexuality,shamefalse272fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-being-busy-isn-t-a-badge-of-honour-with-crazy-busy-author-thijs-launspach--51729409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51729409Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:25:29 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. In modern society, busyness is often equated with success. Busyness used to be a virtue back in the old days before mobile...2892burnout,busy,podcast,stressfalse271fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-body-is-political-with-shame-on-me-author-tessa-mcwatt--51587225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51587225Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:06:10 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. The body is political. Our body can represent our identity, our past, our race, gender and status, and be a symbol for our...2334bodypolitics,identity,podcast,racefalse270fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-and-when-it-s-a-good-time-to-quit-with-the-dip-author-seth-godin--51442149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51442149Sun, 02 Oct 2022 09:35:00 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Our achievement-oriented culture urges us to push through adversity, overcome all obstacles, and strive for success. Yet,...1997podcast,quit,quitting,sethgodinfalse269fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-fear-desire-and-how-we-get-it-back-with-what-we-want-author-charlotte-fox-weber--51297262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51297262Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:10:02 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Desire is instinctual. It lives deep in our animal selves. Desire wants what it wants, without rationale, often without full...2356desire,love,podcast,power,wantfalse268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-stress-affects-our-nervous-system-with-finding-safety-author-dr-nerina-ramlakhan--51138226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51138226Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:34:49 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. A stressful situation — whether something environmental, such as a looming work deadline, or psychological, such as persistent...3083nerves,nervoussystem,stress,traumafalse267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-social-media-can-be-harmful-with-get-rich-or-lie-trying-author-symeon-brown--50987149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50987149Sun, 21 Aug 2022 19:21:56 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. As social media has proliferated worldwide—Facebook has 2.85 billion users—so too have concerns over how the platforms are...3253facebook,google,influencer,instagram,socialmediafalse266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-we-keep-chasing-our-dreams-with-life-will-see-you-now-author-gavin-oattes--50843470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50843470Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:33:33 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. The reality is when it comes to dreams, is that the majority of people give up on them. The most common reasons as to why they...2803anxiety,courage,dreams,goals,resiliencefalse265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-overcome-complications-with-when-the-clouds-come-author-drew-povey--50573920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50573920Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Regardless of your fame, fortune, or abilities, life is filled with difficulties. You get to choose how you will react to those...2880challenges,complications,courage,obstacles,resiliencefalse264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-we-maintain-our-energy-with-energize-author-simon-alexander-ong--50518595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50518595Sun, 10 Jul 2022 09:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. The human body converts the food it consumes into energy in order to function and stay alive. This energy supply enables the...2688energize,energy,fatigue,healthfalse263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-identity-politics-is-the-new-norm-with-who-are-we-author-gary-younge--50368172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50368172Sun, 26 Jun 2022 13:20:45 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Identity politics has played an important role in advancing civil rights, but some say the term itself is problematic. It is...2382identity,identitypolitics,politics,racismfalse262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-it-means-to-be-a-dangerous-woman-with-dangerous-women-contributor-bidisha--50061759
Trigger warning: References to sexual and physical violence]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50061759Sun, 12 Jun 2022 09:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. They say well-behaved women seldom make history. Being called a 'nasty woman', 'difficult', or 'dangerous' - even a ‘bloody...
Trigger warning: References to sexual and physical violence]]>1684dangerous,equality,genderfalse261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-accurate-history-is-important-with-these-bodies-of-water-author-sabrina-mahfouz--49983271
Trigger warning: References to slavery, police brutality, colonialism, sexual and physical violence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49983271Sun, 29 May 2022 09:06:53 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Selective amnesia has allowed deep misunderstandings about nations to become embedded in the public imagination, enabling large...
Trigger warning: References to slavery, police brutality, colonialism, sexual and physical violence.]]>2830colonialism,education,empire,historyfalse260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-need-to-be-politically-responsible-with-author-professor-lewis-r-gordon--49801469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49801469Sun, 15 May 2022 09:46:08 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. In democratic societies, we are governed by consent. Hence, it is our job to become responsible citizens before voting or...2448political,politics,responsibilityfalse259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-appreciative-of-your-body-with-sort-your-brain-out-author-dr-jack-lewis--49614727https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49614727Sun, 01 May 2022 14:11:50 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. The human body is everything that makes up, well, you. It is your home. Caring for your body makes sense. So why is it...2118anatomy,body,gratitude,wonderfalse258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-start-over-again-with-repotting-your-life-author-frances-edmonds--49458501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49458501Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:23:35 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Deepak Chopra says starting over is the knowledge that there is something better out there for you—even if you don’t know what...1762growth,knowledge,learning,mindset,startingagainfalse257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-makes-disobedience-important-with-good-girls-marry-doctors-author-piyali-bhattacharya--49300122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49300122Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:31:06 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Disobedience is needed, and without it social progress would not continue. Disobedience is important because it can save lives,...1562civildisobedience,disobedience,disobedient,protestfalse256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-we-stop-representation-burnout-with-the-good-immigrant-editor-nikesh-shukla--49118796
Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of racial trauma, police brutality, Islamophobia, suicide, and mental illness.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49118796Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:00:03 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Representation burnout refers to the stress, fatigue, and exhaustion of being the only person of a particular identity within a...
Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of racial trauma, police brutality, Islamophobia, suicide, and mental illness.]]>1596burnout,discrimination,fatigue,identity,racismfalse255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-make-safety-a-priority-with-ten-thousand-aftershocks-author-michelle-tom--48879875
Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of violence, suicide, and mental illness.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48879875Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:00:03 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. Safety is a concept that includes all measures and practices taken to preserve the life, health, and bodily integrity of...
Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of violence, suicide, and mental illness.]]>1935danger,safe,safety,traumafalse254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-it-means-to-be-seen-with-brown-girl-like-me-author-jaspreet-kaur--48622171
Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of abuse, violence, police brutality, suicide, and mental illness.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48622171Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:00:03 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. We’re told it’s a fundamental need in humans to be seen. Counsellor Shala Nicely says: "Feeling seen by others is a basic human...
Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of abuse, violence, police brutality, suicide, and mental illness.]]>2220disability,discrimination,racism,seen,visibilityfalse253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-reflective-does-reflecting-actually-help--47587297
Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of suicidal ideation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47587297Sun, 21 Nov 2021 18:25:58 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. It's the last episode of the season, so it makes sense to actually look back that the past 52 weeks! Reflecting apparently helps you to develop your...
Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of suicidal ideation.]]>1945boundaries,burnout,reflect,reflectionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-bold-how-do-we-tell-our-untold-stories-with-kamini-ramdeen-and-gabrielle-deonath--47468287
Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of sexual violence, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, racism, self-harm.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47468287Sun, 14 Nov 2021 13:31:28 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. We all know the incredibly heavy weight of bearing an untold secret.  There is nothing so heavy as having something significant to share, to get off...
Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of sexual violence, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, racism, self-harm.]]>1746fear,guilt,shame,storytelling,untoldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-informed-what-are-we-doing-about-climate-change-with-devi-lockwood--47358313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47358313Sun, 07 Nov 2021 12:09:33 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Climate change can be a tough sell. It’s arguably the greatest challenge or threat facing this and future generations, yet it seems at times to be a...2057climate,climateaction,climatechange,climatejustice,cop26falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-rooted-is-it-important-to-connect-to-your-roots-with-bobi-conn--47237699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47237699Sun, 31 Oct 2021 10:00:17 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. larger world, both currently and historically. People can also feel the need for a wider social connection, particularly in modern Western societies...2108connection,history,home,rootsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-strong-how-do-we-focus-on-women-s-physical-strength-with-poorna-bell--47116962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47116962Sun, 24 Oct 2021 09:00:03 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. men are complex and muscles are not the monopoly of men.” The female body is one of the most scrutinized subjects in contemporary culture, so why are...1775dietculture,womensempowerment,womenshealth,womenstrengthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-individualist-how-do-we-embrace-being-weird--47005113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47005113Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:00:17 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Sh#t Your Ego Says author James McCrae says embracing your weirdness gives you a new perspective, and the world needs a new perspective. Innovation...1211identity,individual,introvert,outsider,weirdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-amazed-how-do-we-spark-our-sense-of-wonder-with-bernadette-russell--46900873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46900873Sun, 10 Oct 2021 09:00:15 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. The sense of wonder apparently speaks of our hunger to be moved, to be engaged and impassioned with the world and take pleasure in it, attuned to it,...1498creativity,curiosity,wonderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-inclusive-how-do-we-embrace-intersectional-identities-with-porochista-khakpour--46787079
TW: References to slavery, racism, and sexual violence]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46787079Sun, 03 Oct 2021 09:00:16 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist Audre Lorde once said: “There is no thing as a single-issue struggle because...
TW: References to slavery, racism, and sexual violence]]>2134identity,inclusion,inclusionweek,intersectionality,racismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-unbiased-how-do-we-deal-with-our-unconscious-bias-with-jessica-nordell--46691074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46691074Sun, 26 Sep 2021 09:59:24 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Understanding and addressing biases you may possess are important so you can be aware of how you treat and interact with others, both consciously and...1751bias,discrimination,prejudice,unconsciousbiasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-intuitive-can-we-trust-our-intuition--46444986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46444986Sun, 19 Sep 2021 09:00:02 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. For some reason we expect more from intuition than we do from logic. Ask yourself if your logic has ever been wrong about anything? Most people would...1319intuition,intuitive,thinkingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-awareness-are-we-self-aware-with-don-joseph-goewey--46446313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46446313Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:00:12 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Self awareness is seen as important because when we have a better understanding of ourselves, we are able to experience ourselves as unique and...1451aware,awareness,selfaware,selfawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-spiritual-why-is-spirituality-important-with-natalie-farrell--46348159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46348159Sun, 05 Sep 2021 09:00:16 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. A definition online says a spiritual person is synonymous with being a person whose highest priority is to be loving to yourself and others. So how...1174soul,spiritual,spirituality,spiritualseptemberfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-sustainable-what-does-living-sustainably-mean-with-rachel-fowler--46249365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46249365Sun, 29 Aug 2021 09:00:16 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Sustainability is about meeting our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Living sustainably...1728climatechange,ecofriendly,sustainability,sustainablefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-grief-why-can-t-we-talk-about-grief-with-giles-paley-phillips-and-maya-kalaria--46181601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46181601Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:00:07 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. A fundamental component of healthy grieving is to experience the pain and sorrow associated with loss. Equally important is giving yourself permission...2174bereavement,death,grief,grieving,lossfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-communicate-how-do-we-deal-with-public-speaking-with-paul-mcgee--46091892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46091892Sun, 15 Aug 2021 09:00:12 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Being able to communicate effectively is perhaps the most important of all life skills. It is what enables us to pass information to other people, and...1514anxiety,communication,communications,publicspeakingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-intentional-how-do-we-live-with-intention-with-heidi-barr--46004611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46004611Sun, 08 Aug 2021 09:00:12 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Wikipedia defines "intentional living" as any lifestyle based on an individual or group's conscious attempts to live according to their values and...1548grounded,intentional,intentionalliving,intentions,selfimprovementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-critical-what-are-the-issues-with-self-help-with-michael-brian-mcdonnell--45904759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45904759Sun, 01 Aug 2021 09:00:20 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Self-help author Mark Manson writes about some of the toxic aspects of the industry including having some non-qualified people peddling ideas that can...1558selfdevelopment,selfhelp,selfimprovement,toxicpositivityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-minimalist-how-do-we-lead-a-minimalist-life-with-zoey-arielle-poulsen--45817100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45817100Sun, 25 Jul 2021 09:00:12 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. The concept of minimalism, which involves freeing yourself from clutter and "stuff," has been around for some time. In fact, you can find mentions of...1567declutter,decluttering,minimalism,minimalistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-better-how-do-we-become-better-people-with-kate-hanley--45725587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45725587Sun, 18 Jul 2021 09:00:15 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Ever since we were young, we were told to excel in academics, focus on getting good grades and ace our exams. In schools and colleges, the learning...1364better,selfcare,selfdevelopment,selfimprovement,selflovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-radical-how-do-we-challenge-the-status-quo-with-ruhi-lee--45656412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45656412Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:34:54 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. There are many discriminatory practices committed regularly over long periods of time that communities and societies begin to consider them...1443culture,mentalhealth,system,tradition,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-failure-what-can-we-learn-from-failing-with-jim-daly--45565189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45565189Sun, 04 Jul 2021 09:00:14 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. It’s true that you can learn much more from failure than from success, and it’s true that every successful person went through a series of failures...1412fail,failure,impostersyndrome,loss,mentalhealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-community-how-do-we-build-a-community-with-verlaine-diane-soobroydoo--45466549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45466549Sun, 27 Jun 2021 13:07:18 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Community is critical to our overall wellbeing and the decline of our connectedness is coming at the same time mental health issues are on the rise....1203collective,community,support,togetherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-focused-how-do-you-concentrate--45373298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45373298Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:27:38 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. If there’s one thing we could all probably use a lot more of, it’s the ability to focus. But telling yourself to stay focused on a task, especially a...1966concentration,distraction,focus,focused,procrastinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-healed-how-do-we-heal-from-adversity-with-allan-lokos--45248916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45248916Sun, 13 Jun 2021 09:00:21 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. If you’ve ever been through a highly stressful event or series of events, you’ve been through a traumatic experience. A feeling of helplessness,...1791heal,healing,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-heartbroken-how-do-we-deal-with-heartbreak-with-rosie-wilby--45185377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45185377Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:18:47 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Breakups are hard, especially when they come as a shock. It’s natural to go through a lot of painful emotions. Yet some creative artists are able to...1684grief,heartbreak,heartbreaking,heartbroken,sadnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-sad-why-can-t-we-sit-with-sadness-with-helen-russell--45097396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45097396Sun, 30 May 2021 13:00:52 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Sadness is a reasonable response to the horrors of the world and the absurdities and disappointments of modern life and yet we tend to be averse to...1323mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,mentalhealthawarenessmonth,sad,sadnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-slow-how-do-we-slow-down-with-carl-honore--44950910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44950910Sun, 23 May 2021 09:00:03 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. The slow movement advocates a cultural shift toward slowing down life's pace. It began with Carlo Petrini's protest against the opening of a...1492mentalhealth,mentalhealthawarenessmonth,slow,slowdown,slowlivingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-resourceful-how-do-we-utilise-what-we-have-with-kate-meiner--44850529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44850529Sun, 16 May 2021 11:43:50 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Being resourceful is the ability to find and use available resources to solve problems and achieve goals. And this is no different in mental health....1375mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,mentalhealthawarenessweek,resourceful,resourcefulnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-hope-how-do-we-stay-hopeful-with-bernadette-russell--44707005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44707005Sun, 09 May 2021 09:00:15 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. To have hope is to want an outcome that makes your life better in some way. It not only can help make a tough present situation more bearable but also...1245hope,hopeful,howtobehopeful,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-peaceful-how-do-we-stop-worrying-with-don-joseph-goewey--44586676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44586676Sun, 02 May 2021 09:00:10 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Constant worrying, negative thinking, and always expecting the worst can take a toll on your emotional and physical health. It can sap your emotional...1419mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,peace,stressawareness,worryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-stress-how-do-we-deal-with-stress-with-richard-sutton--44452810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44452810Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:00:15 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. If you’ve been feeling stressed during the past 12 months, you are not alone. Cases of burnout and stress were common before the pandemic, but the...1474stress,stressawareness,stressawarenessmonth,stressrelieffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-brave-how-can-we-be-courageous--44357409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44357409Sun, 18 Apr 2021 09:00:12 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Courage is defined as strength in the face of pain or grief, or the ability to face something that may be frightening. So how can we brave enough to...1309brave,bravery,courage,courageous,howtobefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-decisive-how-do-you-make-good-decisions-with-dr-ralph-l-keeney--44270311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44270311Sun, 11 Apr 2021 09:00:21 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Having the ability to make a quick, yet good decision is imperative in all life situations, however, if you're anything like me, you'll try to avoid...1398decision,decisionmaking,decisions,decisive,indecisivefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-alone-how-do-you-embrace-solitude--44163575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44163575Sun, 04 Apr 2021 09:00:22 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. In a world of individualism, why is it that being alone is seen negatively? Looking into what the 'experts' say about how to be alone and whether it...1257alone,alonebutnotlonely,aloneness,alonenotlonely,solitudefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-introvert-how-to-make-being-an-introvert-a-superpower-with-michael-brian-mcdonnell--44077800
(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44077800Sun, 28 Mar 2021 09:00:10 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. According to the dictionary, an introverted person is predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things,...
(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>1326introversion,introvert,quiet,superpowerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-grateful-how-do-we-have-an-attitude-of-gratitude--43976951
(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43976951Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:00:05 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. On International Day of Happiness, I reflect on this journey that I began last year - and one of the key things that kept coming up was gratitude as...
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(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43872380Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:04 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. On this International Women's Day I am reminded of all of the women that helped me get here in some capacity. So as a coach, how do you pay this...
(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>1495coach,coaching,internationalwomensday,iwd2021,womensupportingwomenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-patient-how-do-we-practice-patience-in-a-pandemic--43766880
(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43766880Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:00:18 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. It's almost been a year since the pandemic really kicked into action, and our patience is seriously wearing thin. If you're anything like me, you'll...
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(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43671976Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:12:52 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. This week is particularly personal for me as I pay tribute to my friend who passed away last week. So this one is for you Chris. How can we be better...
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(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43559641Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:15 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. The pandemic has all forced us to learn to adapt to change, but how do we actually do it? Looking into what the 'experts' say about how to be...
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(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43419399Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:00:17 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness day. It celebrates kindness and the whole pay it forward mentality. But are we doing enough of it right now?...
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(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43303093Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:17 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. It's LGBTQIA UK History Month and Black History Month in the US, so learning to be a good ally is crucial. But do we need to be more than just an...
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(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43201632Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:00:09 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. It’s Time to Talk Day on February 4. A small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference. But how do we stay connected at...
(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>1233connection,disconnection,mentalhealth,timetotalk,timetotalkdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-nine-respect-would-you-rather-be-liked-or-respected-with-cate-sevilla--43067480
(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43067480Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:00:17 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. We've been remote working what feels like forever now, especially for some of us. And while I can't complain given the situation, it's easy to fall...
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(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42967373Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:54:02 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. It’s ‘Blue Monday’ tomorrow, supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Usually, the financial pressure of Christmas, the gloomy weather, and all...
(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>1304bluemonday,happiness,happy,joy,stoicismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-seven-creative-where-do-good-ideas-come-from-with-mark-earls--42859258
(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42859258Sun, 10 Jan 2021 14:00:14 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Have you ever thought that being creative and innovative are only for those artistic types? Creativity is the act of turning new and imaginative ideas...
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Looking into what the 'experts' say about organisation and productivity and whether it is truly helpful? And also hearing from others who have gained some mastery over themselves. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42768895Sun, 03 Jan 2021 09:50:55 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. It's 2021 (finally), and hopefully the beginning of the end of a tumultuous period. And with new year's come the dreaded resolutions, which 43 per...
Looking into what the 'experts' say about organisation and productivity and whether it is truly helpful? And also hearing from others who have gained some mastery over themselves. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>10552021,organisation,productivity,resolutions,selfimprovementfalsefullhttps://howtobe247.com/2021/01/01/self-compassion-are-you-lonely-this-christmas/
Looking into what the 'experts' say about self-compassion and whether it is truly helpful? And also hearing from others who have gained some mastery over themselves. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42646842Thu, 24 Dec 2020 15:26:11 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Christmas can be a tough time for some, and a pandemic Christmas can be even worse. Feeling isolated and disconnected can lead some to ruminate and...
Looking into what the 'experts' say about self-compassion and whether it is truly helpful? And also hearing from others who have gained some mastery over themselves. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>933christmas,lifeskills,loneliness,selfcompassion,selflovefalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-four-resilience-how-do-you-survive-a-covid-christmas--42581459
Looking into what the 'experts' say about resilience and whether it is truly helpful? And also hearing from others who have gained some mastery over themselves. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42581459Sun, 20 Dec 2020 13:25:19 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. It's a tough time for most at the moment, dealing with a pandemic, whilst possibly being isolated or even the opposite, not having enough you time. So...
Looking into what the 'experts' say about resilience and whether it is truly helpful? And also hearing from others who have gained some mastery over themselves. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>901covid,lifeskills,resilience,resilient,selfimprovementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-three-perseverance-do-you-have-true-grit--42462995
Looking into what the 'experts' say about perseverance and whether it is truly helpful? And also hearing from others who have gained some mastery over themselves. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42462995Sun, 13 Dec 2020 12:32:44 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Do you know how we stick to tasks even when they are super challenging? Perseverance refers to our ability to pursue a goal or passion over time, and...
Looking into what the 'experts' say about perseverance and whether it is truly helpful? And also hearing from others who have gained some mastery over themselves. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.

(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>800grit,lifeskills,perseverance,selfhelp,selfimprovementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-two-assertiveness-can-you-say-no--42341162
(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42341162Sun, 06 Dec 2020 09:38:01 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Have you every been told to do something you really didn't want to do, but you just couldn't say no? Being assertive is a skill that encompasses a...
(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>854assertive,assertiveness,boundaries,lifeskills,selfhelpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-are-you-confident--42227951
(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42227951Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:19:57 +0000Suswati BasuWelcome to "How To Be...", exploring how to gain life skills, whilst attempting to gain some myself. Looking into what the 'experts' say about how to be confident and whether it is truly helpful? And also hearing from others who have gained some...
(PS. I do not receive commission for speaking about these books or guides)]]>590confidence,psychology,resilience,self-help,spiritualityfalsefull